Massachusetts S462 mandates media literacy education in schools to teach students to analyze, evaluate, and responsibly use media.

Massachusetts S462 requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to integrate media literacy skills into health and core curricular content for grades kindergarten through 12. The bill mandates the development of K-12 curriculum guidelines on critical analysis of media content, assessing media's impact on the world and personal well-being, and making informed decisions based on media information. It also includes skills for operating technology, reflecting on media's effects on private and public life, and ensuring safe and ethical use of social media.

Massachusetts S462 mandates media literacy education in schools to teach students to analyze, evaluate, and responsibly use media.

Massachusetts S462 requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to integrate media literacy skills into health and core curricular content for grades kindergarten through 12. The bill mandates the development of K-12 curriculum guidelines on critical analysis of media content, assessing media's impact on the world and personal well-being, and making informed decisions based on media information. It also includes skills for operating technology, reflecting on media's effects on private and public life, and ensuring safe and ethical use of social media.